Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (31 Rentals)

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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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JFG Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

JFG Flats

200 W Jackson AveKnoxville, TN 37902
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Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 16th Place Apartments priced from $780. Highland Terrace Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$994
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Commons at KnoxvilleC33BR,2BA$1,140
Gardens at Knoxwood2X12BR,1BA$1,224
Barclay House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $1.69 price per square foot LUXURY TOWNHOMES Model at Foggy Bottom Flats in the in the East Knoxville neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the Skyline Model at The Henley starting at $1,794 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the South Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foggy Bottom FlatsLUXURY TOWNHOMES2BR,2.5BA$1.69
The HenleySkyline2BR,2.5BA$1.50
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
2449 Woodbine Ave, Unit #22449 Woodbine Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
16th Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Barclay House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old City, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Knoxville, Tennessee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old City Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old City is at Highland Terrace Communities listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old City Apartment is $780 at 16th Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old City is starting from $1,080 at 16th Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Old City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commons at Knoxville and starts from $1,140.

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